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Danny Segura

Gilbert Burns expects Khamzat Chimaev to return to 170 after 185 stint: ‘He’s going to see he’s not the bully’

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. – Gilbert Burns thinks Khamzat Chimaev will remain a fixture of the UFC’s welterweight division.

The former title challenger and seasoned contender thinks fans haven’t seen the last of Chimaev at 170 pounds, despite recent comments from UFC president Dana White that Chimaev is moving up to middleweight.

Burns (20-5 MMA, 13-5 UFC) thinks Chimaev will lose key advantages when facing the elite a weight class above, which will make him reconsider his decision.

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